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In episode 460 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock look ahead at the astrological forecast for September 2024. We cover news and events in the first hour, and then at 01:03:00 we start looking at September's astrology. The astrology of September features the beginning of eclipse season, with a lunar eclipse in Pisces taking place in the middle of the month, followed by a solar eclipse in Libra in early October. Early in the month Mars moves into the sign of Cancer, which is important because it will return to this sign after turning retrograde in early November, and thus September marks the beginning of an extremely long Mars transit that will last until the middle of next year. Also notable this month is Pluto returning to Capricorn for its final transit through this sign, with it eventually departing for Aquarius for good in November. The most positive alignment this month is a Venus-Jupiter trine in Libra and Gemini that goes exact around September 14 This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Sphere + Sundry SphereAndSundry.com Chris and Austin's Websites ChrisBrennanAstrologer.com AustinCoppock.com Electional Astrology for September The most auspicious electional astrology chart this month is set for: 🪐 September 14, 2024, starting at 12:50 PM local time For more lucky dates in September see our Electional Astrology Podcast. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:53 Quick overview of September 00:03:57 News segment begins 00:04:00 Worst case scenarios averted 00:13:28 Mercury retrograde stories 00:29:52 Mars-Jupiter: joyful warriors 00:33:02 Mars-Saturn square: plagues 00:37:05 Harris accepts DNC nomination 00:45:20 Kennedy drops out of race 00:46:52 Gemini + Pisces = water tornado 00:48:22 Oldest person dies on 4th Saturn return 00:51:31 Geoffrey Cornelius passed away 00:55:45 Sphere + Sundry sale 01:03:20 September forecast begins 01:03:36 Eclipse season begins 01:23:10 New Moon in Virgo September 2 01:34:12 Pluto returns to Capricorn 01:42:10 Mars in Cancer: pre-retrograde 02:14:15 Venus trine Jupiter September 14/15 02:15:20 Electional chart: September 14 02:20:05 Mercury in Virgo Sept 9-26 02:26:22 Venus enters Scorpio 22 02:30:32 Libra transits late in month 02:34:10 Libra eclipse window begins 02:37:42 Wrapping up 02:43:34 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on our September astrology forecast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBRSlOTP69E – Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 460 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 459 Benebell Wen joins the show to talk about the I Ching, which is an ancient Chinese system of divination, and how it relates to astrology. Benebell is the author of the new book I Ching, the Oracle: A Practical Guide to the Book of Changes, and is an expert in various forms of divination. During the course of the interview we talk about the I Ching and its history and origins, and how it works as a system of divination. We also discuss some of the connections between the I Ching and Chinese astrology, and what these systems of divination can teach us about the nature of astrology in general. You can find out more about Benebell on her website: https://benebellwen.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the I Ching and astrology on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf_4NWDKma0 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 459 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 450 astrologers Chris Brennan and Austin Coppock discuss the June 2024 astrology forecast, covering major transits like a stellium of planets moving through Gemini, Jupiter trine Pluto, Venus cazimi, Mars square Pluto, and Saturn stationing with Neptune. In June a stellium of 4 planets transit through Gemini in the first half of the month, and Jupiter trines Pluto in Aquarius, which should expand and accelerate technological developments related to communications, artificial intelligence, and travel. Venus plunges into the heart of the Sun around the same time early in the month, which marks the end of one synodic cycle for Venus and the beginning of another, marking a new epoch for relationships, equality, and the position of women in society in general. Mars moves into Taurus mid-month, where it immediately forms a tense square with Pluto in Aquarius, raising issues related to the use and abuse of power, going overboard to achieve one’s ends, and dealing with dangers. Late in the month Saturn slows down and stations retrograde in Pisces while conjoining Neptune, which will on the one hand in Pisces intensify ongoing themes surrounding dangers and fears that arise in connection with water, while with Neptune we will an intensification of the blurring between what is real versus what is not and the struggle to distinguish between the two. The lunations this month are a new Moon in Gemini on June 6, followed by a full Moon in Capricorn on June 21. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Sale on Chris' Hellenistic Astrology Course Chris is running a 15% off sale on his Hellenistic astrology course this month, which you can get by using the promo code MERCURY during checkout! Find out more about the course or sign up at: https://courses.theastrologyschool.com/courses/hellenistic-astrology-course Austin's Websites https://austincoppock.com https://sphereandsundry.com Electional Astrology Chart for June Our featured electional astrology chart for June is set for: 🪐 June 3, 2024, starting at 12:05 PM, with Virgo rising For more elections see our electional astrology podcast for June. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:47 June astrology quick overview 00:02:28 Welcoming Austin back 00:12:50 News segment begins 00:13:18 Solar storms 00:17:15 Death of Iranian president 00:28:38 Drake vs. Kendrick battle 00:38:20 AI Voices 00:45:38 Marijuana rescheduling 00:48:00 Cryptocurrencies embraced 00:53:48 BRICS countries new currency 00:58:20 RIP Red Lobster 01:01:30 Orangutan uses medicinal plant 01:05:24 Hellenistic astrology course sale 01:11:56 Austin's upcoming projects 01:14:56 June astrology forecast begins 01:15:20 Gemini stellium 01:17:30 Jupiter trine Pluto 01:19:52 Electional astrology chart June 3 01:27:08 Jupiter in Gemini 01:39:44 Venus cazimi June 4 01:54:30 New Moon in Gemini June 6 02:03:52 Mars in Taurus June 9, squares Pluto 02:15:38 Mercury cazimi June 14 02:18:15 Mercury conjunct Venus June 17 02:22:05 Full Moon in Capricorn June 21 02:24:15 Saturn stations with Neptune June 29 02:29:38 Jupiter square Saturn & Neptune 02:25:50 Summary of main June alignments 02:38:00 Concluding remarks 02:40:13 Closing credits Watch the Video Version of Our June Astrology Forecast Watch the video version of our June astrology forecast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGZ_rtxFVH8 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 450 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:

In episode 360 astrologer Nick Dagan Best joins Chris Brennan in the studio in Denver to talk about his work in astrology, including research on the Uranus return of the United States, Venus retrograde cycles, and more. Nick flew out to Denver from July 7-11, 2022, and this was the first in a series of episodes we recorded. A lot of the episode ended up being biographical, talking about Nick's life and career in astrology. We ended up spending a good chunk of the episode talking about the upcoming Uranus return of the United States when Uranus moves into Gemini in 2025 through 2033, and how that connects to the two previous Uranus returns that coincided with the Civil War and World War II. Later in the episode we also ended up talking about some important new research Nick has done in tracking Venus retrograde cycles, and creating a new model for classifying different sequences. You can find more about Nick on his website: NickDaganBestAstrologer.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Timestamps for different topics discussed in the episode: 00:00:00 Intro and how Chris Brennan and Nick Dagan Best met 00:15:02 Nick's astrology background 00:19:53 Nick's natal chart 00:23:52 Noon vs. midnight ephemeris 00:32:02 How to put in "10,000 hours" as an astrologer 00:34:11 "Breaking news" approach to astrology 00:41:11 Nick's focus on biographies 00:55:55 Astrology books 01:00:46 How Nick was drawn to Hellenistic astrology 01:06:33 The Einstein intensives and Robert Schmidt 01:14:07 Star IQ website 01:17:25 Astro Live Link phone service 01:24:14 Eclipses 01:35:10 Demetra George 01:38:48 How to build a library of charts 01:49:56 Uranus in USA history 01:56:50 Working with national charts - France and Russia 02:09:19 Venus retrograde cycles 02:46:09 The last time Mars was retrograde in Gemini 02:51:50 2016 election 02:56:30 2020 pandemic 03:17:20 Nick's website and social media 03:20:53 Patrons and sponsors   Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this astrology chat with Nick Dagan Best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw-umLA2krE - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 360 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 359 astrologers Steph Koyfman and Acyuta-bava Das join the podcast to talk about the meaning of the zodiac sign Cancer in astrology, and some of the traits and characteristics of people born with that sign prominent in their birth chart. Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac, and it is a feminine or nocturnal sign, cardinal, watery, and ruled by the Moon. This is the fourth in a series of episodes where we do a deep-dive into each of the signs of the zodiac, one per episode, in order to really understand their core meaning and significations. Steph and Acyuta-bava’s credentials for this episode are that they both have prominent Cancer placements in their birth chart. Steph has the Sun and the Midheaven in Cancer, and Acyuta-bava has the Sun and Mercury together in Cancer. During the course of the episode we talk about various keywords and traits associated with Cancer, and also look at some birth charts of famous people who were born with different planets in that sign. Some of the keywords we discussed were drawn from a Twitter survey: What keywords do you associate with Cancer? For more about Steph check out her website: LadyCazimi.com For more about Acyuta-bava check out his website: NightLightAstrology.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the meaning of Cancer in astrology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho7sZ_wN9ac - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 359 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 358 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and special guest co-host Camille Michelle Gray look ahead at the astrology of July 2022! The astrology of July features Mars moving into Taurus and beginning the build up to a conjunction with Uranus that will go exact early next month, as well as a Full Moon in Capricorn and a New Moon in Leo. At the top of the show we talk about some recent events in the news, including the recent Supreme Court decision and the tragedy in Texas, and then eventually get into the forecast for July. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. About the Astrologers You can find out more about each astrologer on our websites: ChrisBrennanAstrologer.com AustinCoppock.com CamilleMichelleGray.com Archetypal Explorer Our sponsor this month is Archetypal Explorer, which is an online astrology program that features a suite of visual and interactive astrological tools: ArchetypalExplorer.com Auspicious Date for July The most auspicious astrological date for July is: 🪐 July 1, 2022, at 10:45 AM local time (Virgo rising) For other lucky dates in July see our electional astrology podcast! For good dates later in the year, see our 2022 Year Ahead Electional Astrology Report. Patreon Get early access to new podcast episodes and other bonus content by signing up for our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the astrology of July 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVG0_9vJmG8 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 358 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 357 astrologers Patrick Watson and Chris Brennan answer some questions about astrology from listeners of the podcast, and discuss some miscellaneous astrological topics, ranging from understanding significant transits to the meaning of planets in detriment. We start the episode by talking about how we met on an astrology forum in 2005, and our experience going from being the youngest astrologers at events to becoming solidly middle aged astrologers. Then we begin with a discussion on the hidden but significant ways in which eclipses and other transits can manifest, and then eventually answer some questions from listeners. We recorded this episode together in the studio in Denver while Patrick was here to record a new course we are creating on rectification. You can find out more about Patrick on his website: PatrickWatsonAstrology.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps Here are some time stamps for when we discussed specific topics: 00:00:00 Intro and Patrick Watson’s background 00:05:29 Transits that can only be understood in retrospect 00:12:39 The hidden power of eclipses 00:31:01 The 5th house and games 00:37:46 Uranus transits and rebelliousness 00:46:20 Fixed signs and change 00:49:02 Zodiac signs and seasons 00:55:00 The logic of the zodiac rulership scheme 00:57:19 Taking benefics for granted 00:59:50 Opinions on using celebrity charts 01:09:15 Astrology becoming more mainstream 01:14:20 Mars and weapons 01:19:15 When a benefic and malefic transits coincide 01:30:40 Planets in detriment subvert expectations 01:47:13 Avatar movie and Jupiter-Neptune conjunction 01:48:54 Benefits of modern astrology 01:56:04 How to discuss difficult transits with clients 02:04:03 What to prioritize when reading charts 02:16:17 Patrick's website and upcoming rectification course 02:17:18 Patrons and sponsors Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode with my astrology chat with Patrick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW9GlKz31Ew - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 357 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 356 astrologers Camille Michelle Gray and Nicholas Polimenakos join the podcast to talk about the meaning of the zodiac sign Gemini in astrology, and some of the traits and characteristics of people born with that sign prominent in their birth chart. Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac, and it is a masculine or diurnal sign, mutable, airy, and ruled by the planet Mercury. This is the third in a series of episodes where we do a deep-dive into each of the signs of the zodiac, one per episode, in order to really understand their core meaning and significations. Camille and Nicholas's credentials for this episode are that they both have prominent Gemini placements in their birth chart. Camille has Mars in Gemini in the first house, and Nicholas has the Sun, Mercury, and Venus in Gemini. During the course of the episode we talk about various keywords and traits associated with Gemini, and also look at some birth charts of famous people who were born with different planets in that sign. Some of the keywords we discussed were drawn from a Twitter survey: What keywords do you associate with Gemini? For more about Camille check out her website: CamilleMichelleGray.com For more about Nicholas check out his website: SparklesofGold.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the meaning of Gemini in astrology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb-BiNkLkjk - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 356 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

Episode 355 astrologer Chris Brennan leads a workshop on how to understand the meaning of transiting solar and lunar eclipses based on where they fall in your birth chart, with a group of astrologers sharing stories of their past experiences. This is a recording of a meeting of the Denver Astrology Group that took place on May 14, 2022 at the Mercury Cafe, a couple of weeks after a solar eclipse in Taurus, and the day before a lunar eclipse in Scorpio. It was a followup to another meeting we did in 2019 that was released as episode 215 titled Interpreting Eclipses in Your Birth Chart, where we demonstrated how to interpret eclipses based on which houses they fall in your birth chart, and then attendees shared stories of eclipses in their lives. For this meeting attendees were instructed to go back and watch the recording of that last meeting, and then come to this one prepared to share stories of how eclipses had worked out for them in the past. Here is a handout that shows what signs the eclipses fell in from 2004 through 2025: Eclipses 2004–2025 Handout This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:48 Overview of eclipses 00:10:25 Eclipses through the houses 00:16:50 6th/12th house eclipse story 00:20:35 5th/11th house eclipse story 00:28:26 4th/10th house eclipse story 00:36:50 2nd/8th house eclipse story 00:44:19 1st/7th house eclipse story 00:48:38 2nd/8th house eclipse story 00:58:56 3rd/9th house eclipse story 01:02:46 2nd/8th house eclipse story 01:08:18 6th/12th house eclipse story 01:15:48 4th/10th house eclipse story 01:30:53 2nd/8th house eclipse story 01:36:20 2nd/8th house eclipse story 01:42:00 6th/12th house eclipse story 01:48:06 November 8th, 2022 Taurus lunar eclipse 01:54:14 Solar return and secondary progressed eclipses 01:56:48 Upcoming astrology meetup in Denver 01:57:41 Sponsors and patrons Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on transiting eclipses in astrology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUiweaP8Qt4 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 355 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below:

In episode 354 astrologers Chris Brennan, Austin Coppock, and special guest co-host Catherine Urban look ahead at the astrology of June 2022. The astrological forecast for June begins with Mercury coming out of its retrograde and stationing direct in Taurus, while squaring a stationary Saturn in Aquarius. Later in the month there is a Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 14, and a New Moon in Cancer on June 28. Mid-month, the mood shifts after Mercury's return to Gemini, when we get four planets in their own domiciles: Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Saturn. We open the episode by talking about the recent eclipses and other world events, and then transition into talking about the forecast for June. This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. About the Astrologers You can find out more about each astrologer on our websites: ChrisBrennanAstrologer.com AustinCoppock.com CatherineUrban.com Ephemeris Astrology Birth Chart Pendant Our sponsor this month is Ephemeris, where you can get customized pendants with your birth chart: Ephemeris.co Each piece is handmade in the United States and can be customized with your favorite zodiac and house system. Get a 10% discount with the promo code: ASTROLOGYPODCAST Patreon Get early access to new podcast episodes and other bonus content by signing up for our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/astrologypodcast Auspicious Date for June The most auspicious astrological date for June is: 🪐 June 26, 2022 at 10:55 AM (Virgo rising). For more lucky dates in June see our electional astrology podcast! For good dates later in the year, see our 2022 Year Ahead Electional Astrology Report, which is now on sale for 50% off! Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the astrology of June 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLvQUuC1wno - Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode You can play the audio version of this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your device by using the buttons below: